Ex Parte Johnny Steptoe, Applicant

Summary

The Court granted Johnny Steptoe leave to file an out-of-time petition for discretionary review, finding his appellate counsel's failure to inform him of that right constituted ineffective assistance of counsel; the Court declined to apply the doctrine of laches. Justice Price filed a concurring opinion emphasizing the distinction from Carrio, while Justice Cochran dissented, arguing that laches should bar relief.